Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Distinguishing dh and th — practise and choose the right form

Distinguishing dh and th in Albanian: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: shqiptimi-dh-th-kuptoPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will choose and manipulate forms related to “Distinguishing dh and th” without copying the model.

2. Discover

Take two known examples of “Distinguishing dh and th” and change one element at a time: person, number, tense or context as appropriate.

3. Understand

This lesson isolates dh / th in real Albanian words. Read the whole word, then identify the exact letter or group being practised: pronunciation and spelling should stay connected.

dhomëdhëmbdhethikëthemthua
Watch out

Do not replace dh / th with the spelling that feels closest in English: in Albanian, the written letter is part of the word.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Create two personal examples with “Distinguishing dh and th”: one close to the model and one from your own day.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

Key point: dh / th. Keep the full Albanian spelling whenever you read, spell or write.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Distinguishing dh and th” in a new example.
  • I can explain my choice and create my own example.